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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 779.44 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 779.44 and 230.81 is: 346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 779.44 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/779.44 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 779.44 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 179,902.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,902.55/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.34

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